STOP MADURO Act

10/7/2024, 2:22 PM
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
The STOP MADURO Act, also known as Bill 118 s 5126, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress with the aim of increasing pressure on the government of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro. The bill seeks to address the ongoing political and humanitarian crisis in Venezuela by imposing additional sanctions on individuals and entities that support the Maduro regime.

Specifically, the STOP MADURO Act authorizes the President to impose sanctions on any person or entity that provides support to the Maduro government, including financial assistance, arms sales, or other forms of aid. The bill also calls for the freezing of assets and the denial of visas to individuals who are involved in human rights abuses or corruption in Venezuela.

In addition, the STOP MADURO Act allocates funding for humanitarian assistance to the Venezuelan people, including food, medicine, and other essential supplies. The bill also expresses support for the Venezuelan people in their efforts to restore democracy and the rule of law in their country. Overall, the STOP MADURO Act is a bipartisan effort to address the crisis in Venezuela and hold the Maduro regime accountable for its actions. It aims to support the Venezuelan people in their struggle for democracy and human rights, while also sending a clear message that the United States will not tolerate support for the Maduro government.
Congress
118

Number
S - 5126

Introduced on
2024-09-19

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

9/19/2024

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
The STOP MADURO Act, also known as Bill 118 s 5126, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress with the aim of increasing pressure on the government of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro. The bill seeks to address the ongoing political and humanitarian crisis in Venezuela by imposing additional sanctions on individuals and entities that support the Maduro regime.

Specifically, the STOP MADURO Act authorizes the President to impose sanctions on any person or entity that provides support to the Maduro government, including financial assistance, arms sales, or other forms of aid. The bill also calls for the freezing of assets and the denial of visas to individuals who are involved in human rights abuses or corruption in Venezuela.

In addition, the STOP MADURO Act allocates funding for humanitarian assistance to the Venezuelan people, including food, medicine, and other essential supplies. The bill also expresses support for the Venezuelan people in their efforts to restore democracy and the rule of law in their country. Overall, the STOP MADURO Act is a bipartisan effort to address the crisis in Venezuela and hold the Maduro regime accountable for its actions. It aims to support the Venezuelan people in their struggle for democracy and human rights, while also sending a clear message that the United States will not tolerate support for the Maduro government.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA bill to increase the maximum reward amount for information leading to the arrest and conviction of Nicolas Maduro Moros to $100,000,000, which shall be paid out by the Federal Government from all assets being withheld from Nicolas Maduro Moros, officials of the Maduro regime and their co-conspirators.

Policy Areas
International Affairs

Comments

APPROVED
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Braylon Rogers
@sharena_sol_litsea_cubeba_raspberry50418
I can't believe they're trying to push this through. It's just going to make things worse for everyone. Who even comes up with this stuff? The long term effects of this are going to be disastrous.

Recent Activity

Latest Action9/19/2024
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.